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Cost per click (CPC) VS Cost per view (CPV)

Description
Cost per click (CPC)
CPC is a metric that tells online advertisers how much they paid for every click on their ad.
Cost per view (CPV)
CPV is a pricing model for video ads, where an advertiser pays the publisher each time a user views their video.
Target audience
Cost per click (CPC)
Advertisers and publishers
Cost per view (CPV)
Advertisers and publishers
Benefits
Cost per click (CPC)

• Helps control costs and maximize ROI
• Helps you understand ad performance
• Focuses on engaged audience

Cost per view (CPV)

• Cost effective – advertisers only pay for full views (or a set duration)
• Indicates whether users find your video ads engaging

How to calculate
Cost per click (CPC)
Total ad spend
Total number of clicks
Cost per view (CPV)
Total advertising cost
Total number of views
How to improve it?
Cost per click (CPC)

• Refine audience and keywords to improve your quality score
• Expand your reach
• Adjust bids based on key criteria
• Prevent fraud

Cost per view (CPV)

• Measure CPV alongside other metrics (CPM, CPI, CPCV) for the full picture
• Optimize your video ad campaigns – refine targeting, landing pages, and keywords
• Create high-quality, interesting videos
• Test different versions with your audience

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